Theatre and AV Technician

The role of Theatre and AV Technician at Halliford School presents an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for the technical aspects of theatre and event production, and who enjoys working in an educational environment. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and knowledge in sound and lighting design, stage management, and a willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by school events and external bookings. The John Crooke Theatre has undergone a major renovation this Summer with a full refurbishment and new AV equipment. A new adjoining Drama Studio has also been created which will be used for teaching and events.

The Drama Department is a lively, creative and busy department, and the role will provide the right candidate the opportunity to get involved in the sound and lighting for all school productions, events, and assist with students taking GCSE and A Level Drama. 

There would also be the requirement to assist with other internal and external events where sound and lighting is required which may involve evening and weekend work. This would be for assemblies, Speech Day, Open Days and any other events which would require sound and lighting in both the theatre and in the Sports Hall. The theatre is also used regularly for external lettings which would require the assistance from the Theatre and AV Technician.  

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Theatre and AV Technician looking to become an integral part of a vibrant Drama Department within a school setting. If you are passionate about working with students and fostering their love for the technical side of drama and can effectively contribute to the school's productions and events, then this position at Halliford School could be a rewarding next step in your career. 

Lines of Responsibility

The Theatre and AV Technician is responsible to the Head of Drama 

Assisting the Drama Department with Academic and non-academic Drama and School wide events. The role will include the operation of sound and lighting equipment in the performance spaces; costume and prop sourcing; set construction, and event supervision. There is also scope to develop, depending on the skills and interests of the successful candidate. This position is term time, plus two weeks in the school holidays, 8:00am to 4pm (longer hours would be needed to help with after school clubs a few days per week). The right candidate must be able to work flexibly due to the nature of school events and productions.  

Conditions of Employment

The post-holder must uphold the School’s policy in respect of all matters related to Safeguarding and Child Protection. The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities in the written statement of conditions of employment (The Contract of Employment). The post-holder is required to support and encourage the School’s ethos and its objectives, policies and procedures as agreed by the Headmaster and Governing Body. The post-holder would also be expected to carry out any other duties that are reasonably assigned by the Headmaster.

The Job Description allocates duties and responsibilities but does not direct the particular amount of time to be spent on carrying them out and this must not be construed. This Job Description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed periodically and may be subject to modification at any time after consultation with the post-holder.

Closing Date Friday 20 September 2024.